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Introduction

The development of all societies hinges upon the ethos of non-violence. The concept of society is based on the principle of mutual cooperation. Without a foundation of non-violence, society which entails cooperation between individuals could never have arisen. An ideal social life involves reduction of violence for the higher good. From the perspective of society non-violence is considered to be a utilitarian factor. The department of Nonviolence and Peace envisions to establish a society of justice, peace and freedom which is free from conflicts and war, poverty and environmental degradation. In fact the resolution of all forms of conflicts is possible through peaceful dialogue based on the principle of anekant, where differences are respected, conflicts are addressed nonviolently, oppressive structures are dismantled, and where people live in harmony with each other nurtured by our common experiences that foster compassion, solidarity, and reconciliation.

Objectives

Making able individual to acquire in depth understanding of the problems of human survival and crisis

Providing the guidance regarding nonviolent means to solve the problems

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Career Prospects

This subject is of highly relevant in modern society riddled with tensions, conflicts, unrest and terrorism. Those qualified in the subject may be usefully employed by Department of Gandhian Thought & Peace Studies, Gandhian and other non-governmental institutions engaged in various projects concerning rural upliftment, environmental promotion, value-education, conflict resolution, human rights and crime prevention etc. The subject falls under the Jainism, Buddhism and Peace Studies which is included in the NET/JRF examination conducted by UGC.